GEORGIA WATER DISTRIBUTION
STUDY GUIDE (2025) QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
1 of 69
Term
When opening and closing valves in high pressure lines the valves
should be:
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Opened and closed slowly Opened slowly and closed quickly
Opened and closed quickly Opened quickly and closed slowly
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2 of 69
Term
Two identical pressure gauges at the foot of two storage tanks are
at the same elevation. The water levels in the tanks are the same
but one holds 1,000,000 gallons while the other holds only 1,000
gallons. How will the two readings compare?
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The pressure gages will read
the same To supply water at peak demands
Opened and closed slowly Dirty Water and or Taste & Odor
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3 of 69
Term
Which of the following is a danger sign that indicates potential
trench failure?
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, High levels of humidity in the air
Presence of vegetation near the trench
Tension cracks in the ground surface parallel to the trench, Material
crumbling off the walls, Settling or slumping of the ground surrounding the
trench
Excessive noise from nearby construction equipment
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4 of 69
Term
Care must be taken when handling bacteria sample bottles during
the sampling process due to the fact that they are:
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Inverted Sterile
Flushed Ordinary
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5 of 69
, Term
What water quality problem is most likely to occur dead-end water
mains?
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Excessive chlorine levels in High mineral content leading to
the water scaling
Dirty Water and or Taste
& Odor Low water pressure affecting flow
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6 of 69
Term
The minimum diameter main allowed for hydrants used for fire
protection in the State of Georgia is
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6" Sterile
Head Air
STUDY GUIDE (2025) QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
1 of 69
Term
When opening and closing valves in high pressure lines the valves
should be:
Give this one a try later!
Opened and closed slowly Opened slowly and closed quickly
Opened and closed quickly Opened quickly and closed slowly
, Don't know?
2 of 69
Term
Two identical pressure gauges at the foot of two storage tanks are
at the same elevation. The water levels in the tanks are the same
but one holds 1,000,000 gallons while the other holds only 1,000
gallons. How will the two readings compare?
Give this one a try later!
The pressure gages will read
the same To supply water at peak demands
Opened and closed slowly Dirty Water and or Taste & Odor
Don't know?
3 of 69
Term
Which of the following is a danger sign that indicates potential
trench failure?
Give this one a try later!
, High levels of humidity in the air
Presence of vegetation near the trench
Tension cracks in the ground surface parallel to the trench, Material
crumbling off the walls, Settling or slumping of the ground surrounding the
trench
Excessive noise from nearby construction equipment
Don't know?
4 of 69
Term
Care must be taken when handling bacteria sample bottles during
the sampling process due to the fact that they are:
Give this one a try later!
Inverted Sterile
Flushed Ordinary
Don't know?
5 of 69
, Term
What water quality problem is most likely to occur dead-end water
mains?
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Excessive chlorine levels in High mineral content leading to
the water scaling
Dirty Water and or Taste
& Odor Low water pressure affecting flow
Don't know?
6 of 69
Term
The minimum diameter main allowed for hydrants used for fire
protection in the State of Georgia is
Give this one a try later!
6" Sterile
Head Air
